What is the pre-Halloween weather going to be like in New Orleans?

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Halloween frights won’t be the only thing giving you chills this weekend. Overnight temperatures are expected to dip into the high 40s with a chance of rain starting late Friday and continuing early Saturday (NOLA.com).

The National Weather Service’s Slidell office has forecast a low of 45 degrees for Saturday night. Daytime highs will be in the high 50s and low 60s throughout the weekend (NOLA.com).

Lows will be even chillier on the North Shore, where overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the high 30s both Saturday and Sunday (NOLA.com).

Those planning on attending the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience in City Park or getting a jump on Halloween festivities Saturday night should plan for a chilly, breezy outing, especially after sunset.

Prefer getting your spooks indoors? See a list of 22 family-friendly Halloween events this weekend in the greater New Orleans area, some of which are inside.

The highest chance of rain is Friday night, though forecasters expect only between a tenth and a quarter inch of rainfall overall. (NOLA.com).

Here is the weekend weather outlook for New Orleans.

Friday night – Breezy with a low around 51 and an 80 percent chance of showers overnight. Thunderstorms are possible. Between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain is expected, though thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.

Saturday – A 20 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy through mid-morning with skies clearing into the afternoon. High near 59.

Saturday night – Mostly clear. Low around 45.

Sunday – Sunny with a high near 62.

Sunday night – Clear. Low around 49.

Fear not. The current forecast calls for more mild temperatures on Halloween day, with highs in the mid-70s and lows in the upper 50s (NOLA.com).